With their showy spring blooms, rhododendrons are a garden favorite. But can these flowering shrubs thrive in full shade? While rhododendrons tolerate partial shade quite well, too much shade can reduce flowering and weaken plants. In this article, we’ll look at how much light rhododendrons need, which varieties work best in shade, and tips for … Read more
Are you wondering how to grow catnip indoors and get all the benefits of this herb without leaving your house? Look no further! With Gardyn’s help and advice, you can make a successful herb garden at home. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of cultivating catnip indoors. You will learn … Read more
We completely understand if you want to grow strawberries but don’t have enough room or aren’t ready to commit to a full bed. That’s why growing strawberries in hanging containers is the best option! By following a few easy steps and learning a few things, you can make a hanging basket that is both pretty … Read more
Ranunculus are admired for their gorgeous rose-like blossoms in shades of white, pink, red, yellow, orange and more. Their delicate petals and bright colors make ranunculus popular in bouquets and flower arrangements. But when planning your ranunculus garden or arranging cut stems, an important question arises – just how long do these ethereal blooms last? … Read more
Snake plant, also called mother-in-laws tongue, is a popular and hardy houseplant with stiff, sword-like leaves. It comes in many types, and many of them have leaves with green bands or stripes and a yellow or cream edge. This attractive, easy-to-grow houseplant tolerates drought and low light, making it the go-to option for spaces like … Read more
I start all of my vegetable seeds in homemade compost, as I wrote about last month. (“Can you start vegetable seeds in compost?”) The results are satisfactory. Still I wondered how my seeds would germinate and grow in other composts. Would different composts yield clearly different results?. Two other types of compost were compared in … Read more
So you’re looking for plants that like the shade, but you’re worried about how much light they need. Your house is dark and you know some indoor plants are more demanding of light than others. We’ve put together a list of houseplants that do well in shade and low light because of this. Why not … Read more
Grape vines do surprisingly well in pots. They’re adaptable plants and, properly maintained, require relatively little space. There are a huge number of varieties for both cold and warm climates, likely because of the huge wine-growing industry. If you want to grow grapes in containers, then I highly recommend you do. They’re perennial, so there’s … Read more
The heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers of the morning glory plant look very old-fashioned. They will take your garden back to a simpler time, when decorations were flowers that grew up trellises, arbors, and gazebos. When the sun warms them up in the morning, morning glory buds unwind and open up. This is how they … Read more
Aloe is a beautiful succulent plant that is also a great natural medicine to have around the house. It’s usually grown inside, but in some areas, you can grow it outside all year. Some varieties have a cold tolerance below 32 F. (0 C. ) with a bit of protection. Aloe vera is a popular … Read more